Business calendar: Sept. 2, 2013

What: The Bremerton office of the state Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and small business owners. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection, and record-keeping requirements. All receive a workbook and helpful reference guide to Department of Revenue rules and regulations.

Register: visit the Department of Revenue Web site at www.dor.wa.gov or call (800) 647-7706. Space is limited. A complete schedule of workshops state-wide and a short streaming video version of the workshop are available on the Web site.

SEPT. 9

What: The Silverdale Chamber of Commerce and PMR Coaching and Consultant will host monthly Kitsap Business Forums, a business education series. The topic of the September forum is “Creating a Rockstar Team,” with executive coaches Dan Weedin, Nick Frisch and Dave Mitchell.

When: 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Where: third floor of the Cavalon Building, 2011 NW Myhre Road.

Info: (360) 692-6800

OCT. 8

What: The Silverdale Chamber of Commerce and PMR Coaching and Consultant will host monthly Kitsap Business Forums, a business education series. The topic of the October forum is “Creating a Referral-Based Business,” with Network Home Loans sales manager Frank Ellerbroek.

When: 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Where: third floor of the Cavalon Building, 2011 NW Myhre Road.

Info: (360) 692-6800

NOV. 12

What: The Silverdale Chamber of Commerce and PMR Coaching and Consultant will host monthly Kitsap Business Forums, a business education series. The topic of the November forum is “Getting it done,” with Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent and local CEOs.

When: 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Where: third floor of the Cavalon Building, 2011 NW Myhre Road.

Info: (360) 692-6800

DEC. 10

What: The Silverdale Chamber of Commerce and PMR Coaching and Consultant will host monthly Kitsap Business Forums, a business education series. The topic of the December forum is “Sending Effective and Appropriate Communication In the Digital World.”